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Pain after stiches removal
My father underwent the surgery for broken tibia and fibula and now the stitches where the rod was inserted have been taken off. He is experiencing acute pain during night time. Although he is able to lift his leg up, walk about more than 20 steps using the walker and twist his leg sideways, the pain becomes unbearable at night. The surgeon had suggested painkillers such as Zerodol and indomethacin to alleviate the pain. I wanted to enquire if the pain is a usual symptom after open reduction and internal fixation surgery or is this something strange? He feels completely fine during the day when he is advised to take his medication.
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Night pains are due to muscle relaxation in sleep
Try a painkiller for few days
Pillows to keep the limb up while lying down
Squeeze the calf and if it severely pains , consult the doctor
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Unbearable pain is not normal after 2 days of surgery.
Only at night could be due to swelling increasing at night. Make sure leg is kept high on pillows.
Get xray repeated.
Increase dose of painkillers before sleep.
Take vitamin b12 and d injections
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consult your surgeon
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this should pass
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
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Dr. Sam Supreeth
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Pune
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Does your father have fever or any swelling?
Kindly provide details with the x ray ?
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Consult with details for appropriate evaluation and advice
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Dr. Sunilkumar Baranwal
Neurosurgeon
20 yrs exp
Delhi
Some pain is expected after sugery.
Is the surgical site healthy
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